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AIA Henry Adams Medal

Awarded By

American Institute of Architects

Description

In 1915, through its president Mr. R. C. Sturgis, the American Institute of Architects offered the university a medal to be awarded each year upon nomination by the faculty in the Department of Architecture to that graduate of the professional degree program in architecture who has shown the highest average of excellence throughout the course of study in the program. The award is given for “general excellence in architecture throughout the four-year course to graduating students of architecture schools recognized by the Institute.”

Nature of Award

Type of award:
Honors (medal, certificate, book, trophy, etc)

Full description of award:
Medal, letter

Number Available

1

Eligibility

General restrictions:

Must be Harvard student

Must be GSD student

Specific degree/program (see below)

Full description of eligibility restrictions:
Graduating MArch I students